Portulacaria afra Cuttings - 15 Stem Pieces Elephant Bush Succulent for USDA Zones 9-11

Portulacaria afra Cuttings - Elephant Bush Succulent

These 15 stem cuttings of Portulacaria afra, commonly known as Elephant Bush, are ideal for gardeners looking to propagate a drought-tolerant succulent shrub. Each cutting measures between 4 to 6 inches and features small, rounded green leaves that contribute to its bushy appearance.

Key Features

• Drought-tolerant succulent shrub
• Small, rounded green foliage
• Suitable for USDA zones 9-11 or as an indoor houseplant
• Prefers bright indirect to full sun exposure
• Requires well-draining soil for optimal growth
• Unrooted stem cuttings ready for propagation

Growing Information

Portulacaria afra thrives in bright light conditions, ranging from bright indirect light to full sun. It is well-suited for outdoor growth in USDA zones 9 through 11, but can also be grown indoors in other zones. The plant prefers well-draining soil to prevent root rot and is highly drought tolerant, making it a low-maintenance choice for succulent enthusiasts. These cuttings are unrooted and will require proper care to establish roots and grow into healthy plants.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.